Beluga Interaction Program

About the Beluga Interaction Program

Put on a wet suite and wade into a truly unforgettable experience as you meet the mysterious white beluga whale in a rare up-close-and-personal encounter. SeaWorld® is one of very few places in the world where you can enter a beluga habitat for this kind of mesmerizing interaction. Participants must be over the age of 7. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Seasonal pricing from $140-$170*

NEW - PhotoKey Package

With this photo package, you'll receive one (1) 1-Day PhotoKey, which includes professional individual & group photos from your interaction and all the photos from your day at SeaWorld. Additional fee.

Important Information

This program is offered year-round, even when the park is closed.

On park operating days, park admission is required and not included in your program.

Must be 7 years old and at least 48 inches tall to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (either as a participant or an observer).

This program is not for expectant mothers.

Bring your swim suit, SeaWorld will provide a wetsuit for the experience.

Program includes a towel.

There is the option to purchase a photo package.

Sunglasses and all jewelry must be removed before participants get into the water.

Underwater cameras are not allowed.

Pricing is subject to change without notice.

The program fee is non-refundable, however the program will be rescheduled when possible. (Please be aware there is a $10 rescheduling fee per participant.)

The program may be cancelled due inclement weather. A SeaWorld representative will contact you should this occur.

SeaWorld San Antonio Beluga Interaction Program + PhotoKey

SeaWorld San Antonio Beluga Interaction Program Observer

Reviews

"I absolutely LOVE beluga whales and for my birthday this year I went with my Mom to SeaWorld for the beluga whale interaction with big expectations. The interaction blew my mind and it was WAY more amazing than I thought it was going to be! We got to pet the whales and the trainers made the whole experience very enjoyable. I would suggest the Beluga Whale expirience to everyone of all ages!" -Kathryn Walt

"The beluga interaction was the most personal experience I have ever had with a wild animal. It was absolutely the best experience I have ever had!!" -Tony Mendoza

"While visiting San Antonio on Thanksgiving Day, my 7 yr old daughter & I reserved the Beluga Interaction Program. We've swam with dolphins and seen the killer whales up close & personal....but THIS, by far, is the best!! The belugas are so gentle and full of personality. BIG thanks to our trainers who took some extra time with us and really gave us the "red carpet" experience. Luna & Oliver stole our hearts yesterday and we've been talking about them ever since. We WILL be back....very soon!! Worth every penny for the memories we made on such a special day." -kay henderson

"My son was diagnosed with severe ADHD @ age 5. I have endlessly fought with the public school district to interact with him in different ways; asking them to help me find other means of helping him besides medication. Finally we found it at SeaWorld. The minute my son realized he would be getting in with the Beluga Whales his whole world changed. We were still in the class learning about the whales flight instinct when my son turned to me and stated,"I don't want to scare them mommy, I will control myself the best this time". And even with moments of extreme excitement while in the pool with the whales he was focus on the whales health first. We learned a great-full lesson that day. There was another way to help my son. Now every year I try my best to get him an interaction at SeaWorld, but he began to volunteer in the neighborhood for pets. He says he would do anything for the happiness of the animals. He knows he must be calm around them and believes he has a connection with them all. At age 9 we have begun to ween him off those meds. that can be so hard on his body. I couldn't be more proud of him. I truly believe the interaction saved my sons life. Without that one moment in time he would have never known he could do on his own. So many children theses days are being put on dangerous medications to help them focus on tasks at hand or to provide the teacher with an easier to handle child. When in fact these children are extremely FAST LEARNERS THAT'S ALL." -Kristina Christen